Software partners

Independent software vendors (ISVs) whose applications support Ubuntu are invited to join the Software Partner Track. Software partners have access to technical support, partner logos and co-marketing opportunities with Canonical.

To join you will have tested and certified your application on Ubuntu and can officially support customers who deploy your product on Ubuntu.

As a valued partner we want to help you make the most of your marketing activities. That's why you have access to exclusive resources and campaigns that help you compete successfully and sell more.

In return for meeting the requirements of the programme you can expect:

General Benefits
Affiliate Partner Silver Partner
Welcome Pack

Yes

Yes
Account Management 

Service Desk

Designated Manager

Partner Programme Certificate

Yes

Yes

Access to Partner Portal

Yes

Yes

Partner Newsletter  Yes  Yes
Marketing Benefits

Partner Planning Session   No  Yes
Use of Ubuntu Trademark and Style Guide  Yes Yes
 Official Partner Logo  Yes  Yes
Marketing Collateral Yes Yes
Partner listing on Ubuntu.com and Canonical.com  Yes  Yes
Canonical Website Spotlight No Yes
Partner Newsletter Spotlight  No Yes
Case Study Eligibility  Yes  Yes
Shared Events No Yes
Press Release Support  No Yes
 Ubuntu Live Discounts  No  Yes
Sales Benefits

Service Revenue Yes Yes
Pre-sales Support No Yes
Market Development Funds (MDF) No Yes
Lead Sharing No Yes
Technical Benefits

Engineering Support No Yes
Landscape Management Yes Yes
Beta Programme Access Yes Yes

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